The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has waved off the Nigerian Government’s ultimatum to their members to resume work latest by December 4 or get sacked.

In a message posted on the union’s official website, ASUU President, Dr. Nasir Issa Fagge, said there would be no retreat and no surrender in the strike which has now entered into the sixth month.

His words: “Dear Comrades, as the struggle to save Nigerian University system is being pursued, I’ll like to salute all our members for their resoluteness in ensuring that the 2009 ASUU/Government Agreement is implemented in accordance with the Roadmap defined by the 2012 MoU.

“We believe very strongly that the rot and decay in the University System is not only arrestable but also reversible.

“We believe even more strongly that, the key to turning round the University System lies in the sincere implementation of the Agreement.

“What government has so far been doing is no more than a repeat performance of a one-act-play: all the deceptions, propaganda, lies, mischiefs and such other Shenanigans were tried by previous Governments, including Military Juntas, but our resolve to save the University System and our Country remained unwaivered.

“We will continue to carry the banner of this struggle to its logical conclusion. I urge all our members to maintain the spirit of camaraderie and remain firmly resolute in ensuring that our patriotic struggle succeeds. United we Bargain, Divided we Beg!”

•Photo shows President of ASUU, Dr. Nasir Fagge.